[OSList] Certification?

[doug]

Carms--

Great poem!

		:- Doug.

On 08/09/2013 09:33 PM, Carmela Ariza wrote:
> Holding Things Lightly
> by: Carmela Ariza
> 5:55AM, 10 August 2013
>
> Allow me
> To hold things lightly
> For when I cling to them
> I loose sight
> Of the more beautiful
> Of the more important
> And the more fulfilling
> Things in life
>
> When I have an idea
> Give me the wisdom
> To hold it lightly
> That I may give room
> For this idea to grow
> Along with other ideas
> Acknowledging
> Collective wisdom
>
> When I have an opinion
> Whether about an issue
> Or about a person
> Or even an event
> Allow me to hold this opinion
> Lightly
> So that I could lend an ear
> To other opinions I hear
>
> When I have something
> I call my favorite thing
> Allow me to hold it lightly
> So that I will not hold it
> Too tightly
> Grasping for more
> Never letting go
> Hurting myself or others
>
> When I hold someone dearly
> Allow me to relax my grip
> On the one I love
> So that she may grow
> Through and with others
> Affirming my part
> As well as the role of others
> In forming and shaping my beloved
>
> When I am so attached to my life
> Allow me to see beyond this life
> And when the end is near
> I shall gracefully exit
> Not fearing
> Nor doubting
> That this road ahead
> Is where I am meant to be
>
> Help me to hold things lightly
> Suspending my thoughts
> Making space for something new
> Stepping back
> Taking a different view
> Confirming, disconfirming
> Breathing in, breathing out
> Simply letting go